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Protecting Your RV From Ants

You know how it is. You plan for months for your next RV camping vacation and everything is set. You get in your RV to begin making the journey to the campground and what do you find but an army of ants that have made your place their home. There are things you can do to avoid this mini invasion which you can find below.

Seal Off Any Openings

Ants are exceptionally good at finding any cracks or openings where they can get inside. It is important to thoroughly inspect your RV from top to bottom, looking for any areas where they may potentially enter. When you find an opening, use caulk or expanding spray foam to seal it. This will help make it far more challenging for ants to get inside.

Clean Your RV The Right Way

Certain odors naturally repel ants. For instance, ants generally don’t like the smell of citrus products. By using a cleaner that smells like lemons, you can help deter ants from entering your RV. The same holds true for vinegar. Alternatively, you can also try using essential oils to keep ants at bay. Peppermint oil and cinnamon oil, in particular, are highly effective at deterring ants. Best of all, they both can help the inside of your RV smell great.

Use Natural Ant Repellents

The peels from citrus fruit can be effective at repelling ants. Try peeling a few oranges or lemons and placing them in any areas where ants tend to gather inside your RV. The peels can interfere with the ants’ food source, causing them to go elsewhere to look for a meal instead.

As you can see, there are a lot of different steps that you can take to protect your RV from ants. Even if you already have ants inside, you can help drive them away by using some of these tips. It is always best to be proactive and to find ways to prevent ants from getting inside. That way, you won’t have to worry about dealing with a large-scale infestation.

We hope all your camping remains ant-free and they move along quietly to find another place to live. Have a wonderful summer, we look forward to seeing you.